5 reasons to run in Riga

We offer various race distances to cater to participants with different running abilities and goals. On Saturday, May 18, the Olympic Kids’ Day will take place with short distances up to 400 m (free of charge for kids up to 12 years) and the DPD Mile (1609 m) meant for everyone, especially families with kids, while on Sunday, May 19, runners will take on the marathon (42 km), half marathon (21 km), 10 km and 5 km distances.

We are the only running event in the world with World Athletics labels for every distance, from the DPD mile to the marathon (42 km) distance. These labels confirm the high quality and excellent organizational level of the race. In 2023, we crowned the world champions in the half marathon, 5 kilometers and the road mile courses right here in Riga at the World Athletics Road Running Championships. And we’ve kept the same exact courses for the Rimi Riga Marathon 2024!

In the scenic courses that make Riga unique on the global running map, you, along with thousands of international marathon tourists and Latvian runners, will have the opportunity to run through the breathtaking city in the spring. Experience the best of Riga as you cross two bridges over River Daugava and soak in the breathtaking views of the historic Riga Old Town, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, run through the Quiet center, an Art Nouveau pearl in Riga, and run by one of the most recognizable sights in Riga – the Monument of Freedom.

More than 30,000 participants from over 80 countries will stand on the starting line on May 18 and 19. Rimi Riga Marathon isn’t just a running event; it’s a festival of joy and positive emotions for everyone! Join us for a weekend filled with family fun, cheering on runners, and fully experience the electric atmosphere, vibrant music, delicious food, shopping and more.

Rimi Riga marathon stands out from other running races around the world with the spectacular and ever changing medals’ design each year, and 2024 is no exception! The finishers of all distances in the Rimi Riga Marathon, from the smallest ones on the Olympic Kids’ Day to the marathon distance, will receive medals designed by the internationally acclaimed Latvian artist Germans Ermičs. If you too want to get this magnificent medal around your neck at the finish line this year, don’t delay registering for the event!

See you at the starting line on May 18-19, 2024!